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The Center for Self-Determination is Proud to Present the

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36 dynamic sessions presented by recognized experts in Self-Determination

A major address by Dan Fisher, Executive Director of the National

Empowerment Center, on the

Role of Community for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and those

with Psychiatric Labels:

Self-Segregation and Service Segregation are not good alternatives to real

community.

Join Mahoney, Director of the National Resource Center for

Participant-Directed Services (NRCPDS),

McGaffigan, Public Policy Lead for NRCPDS (Cash and Counseling),

Conroy, Director for the

Center for Outcome Analysis, Tom Nerney, Director of The Center for

Self-Determination, and others as they

share information on Re-thinking Medicaid Long-term Supports in a Fiscal

Crisis.

Take part in a panel session led by Judith Cook, Director of the Center on

Mental Health Services Research and Policy at the University of

Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, as they discuss how self-directed

care (SDC) for people with psychiatric disabilities

has moved from research to practice in two states with the

Self-Determination in Mental Health Recovery session.

Share your experiences during a round table discussion led by Tom Nerney,

Director of The Center for Self-Determination,

Mahoney from the National Resource Center for Participant-Directed

Services (Cash and Counseling) and

Mark Polit, Senior Political Organizer from the Service Employees

International Union (SEIU), about

The Role of Direct Support Worker Advocacy In A Self-Determination or

Self-Directed Environment.

Joining us this year will be Olegario 'Ollie' Cantos,

Vice Chair for the President's Committee for People with Intellectual

Disabilities

who will be presenting the Keynote Address " Self-Determination - It's About

People's Lives - Not Their Programs. "

Get...

The latest information from those directly involved in the implementation

of the next generation of Self-Determination across disabilities and aging!

Learn...

what Self-Determination really is and why Self-Determination is the best

possible,

and most responsible answer for people with disabilities in these

challenging times.

Discover...

what you can do to make a difference - now!

Become...

a part of the international movement for a solution for the " Perfect

Storm " .

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Join us at the

Benton Convention Center

Presenters Include:

B. Fisher, MD., PhD

Executive Director

National Empowerment Center

Olegario 'Ollie' Cantos, JD

Vice Chair

President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities

Mahoney, PhD

Director

National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services

Boston College GSSW

McGaffigan, MSW, MS

National Participant Network and Public Policy Director

National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services

Boston College GSSW

Conroy, PhD

Director

Center for Outcome Analysis

Judith A. Cook, PhD

Professor and Director

Center for Mental Health Services Research & Policy

Department of Psychiatry

University of Illinois at Chicago

Sam Shore, MSSW

Transformation Director

Texas Department of State Health Services

Tom Nerney

Director

Center for Self-Determination

Mike Mayer, PhD

Senior Partner

Community Resource Alliance

Derrick Dufresne, MBPA

Senior Partner

Community Resource Alliance

Pre-Conference Sessions

It's Not About Jobs - It's About Income: Strategies for Microenterprise and

Business Ownership

Doreen Rosimos

IncomeLinks, LLC

Advocates Taking Charge: Getting a Life Using the Principles of

Self-Determination

Self Advocates Panel Presentation

Your Assets Are on the Line: People with Disabilities Overcoming Poverty

Through Building Equity

Bob Laux

President, Wild River Consulting Corporation

A Gathering and Conversation on Fully Inclusive Faith Communities*

Rev. Dr. Brett Webb-

Senior Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of , NC

*By Special Arrangement with the North Carolina Council on Developmental

Disabilities

The Pre-Conference Session A Gathering and Conversation on Fully Inclusive

Faith Communities

will be available for attendance without charge. You may attend this

pre-conference session without registering

for the conference but we do need you to let us know that you plan to attend

this pre-conference session.

DON'T MISS this opportunity to learn what

Self-Determination across disability really is, how it works,

how it is implemented, and what it means to individuals!

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Hotel Information

There are two hotels that are connected to the Benton Convention Center

Both are available at special rates* for conference participants

*Rooms will be available to conference participants at a special rate of

$115 + tax per night through Friday April 17, 2009.

Rate includes full breakfast each morning!

Embassy Suites Hotel

460 North Cherry Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone: (336) 724-2300

Fax: (336) 728-4020

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425 North Cherry Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone: (336) 725-3500

Fax : (336) 728-4025

Toll-free: (877) 888-9762

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We Look Forward to Seeing You in May!

Conference Managed By:

Community Resource Alliance

P.O. Box 1280

Mebane, NC 27302

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